Understanding the nuances of legal privilege in criminal cases is crucial for safeguarding client communications. This topic delves into the protection mechanisms, exceptions, and strategic considerations necessary for corporate crime practitioners to maintain confidentiality and effectively navigate the complexities of privileged information. Stay ahead with current legal standards and practical approaches to ensure compliance and robust defence strategies.
The following Corporate Crime news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Corporate Crime weekly highlights—22 May 2025
Common assault and batteryThe offences of common assault and batteryTechnically, the offences of assault and battery are separate summary offences. An...
Criminal act or omissionFor a person to be found guilty of a criminal offence it must be shown that they:•acted in a particular way, or•failed to act...
Assault occasioning actual bodily harmThe offence of actual bodily harmThe offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) can be tried in...
Involuntary manslaughterInvoluntary manslaughter—introductionManslaughter can be classified as either voluntary or involuntary. Voluntary manslaughter...
Privilege against self-incriminationBackgroundThe concept of privilege against self-incrimination, which is commonly referred to as one distinct protection, actually arises from a number of different protections for defendants and witnesses at common law which are 'concerned with the protection of
Legal professional privilege in criminal proceedingsThe aim of this Practice Note is to provide some guidance on the principles of legal professional privilege (LPP) as they apply in criminal investigations and prosecutions.For information and guidance on how to maintain LPP for a client during the
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Early leavers—preservationFORTHCOMING DEVELOPMENT: Section 10 of the Finance Act 2022 will increase the normal minimum pension age (NMPA) from 55 to 57 on 6 April 2028 (save for members of the firefighters, police and armed forces public service pension schemes).The Finance Act 2022 will also give
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